“There's this idea that if you're not straight, you HAVE to tell all your family and friends immediately , like you owe it to them. But you don't. You don't have to do anything until you're ready.” — Alice Oseman Copy Share Image
“She's happy with who she is. Maybe it's not the heteronormative dream that she grew up wishing for, but... knowing who you are and… — Alice Oseman Copy Share Image
“I don't think anyone deserves disaster. I think a lot of people wish for disaster because it's the only thing left with the power to turn heads." "Attention-seekers?" "Some people don't get any attention," he says, and here again is the boy from the ice rink: serious, genuine, morose, old and silently angry . "Some people get no attention. You… — Alice Oseman Copy Share
“I can take a little beating now and then. I’m a tough one. I’m a star. I’m steel-chested and diamond-eyed. Cyborgs live and then… — Alice Oseman Copy Share Image
“What does total androgyny look like, when gender isn't even anything to do with appearance and voice?” — Alice Oseman Copy Share Image
“Give your friendships the magic you would give a romance. Because they're just as important. Actually, for us, they're way more important.” — Alice Oseman Copy Share Image
“There's this idea that if you're not straight, you HAVE to tell all your family and friends immediately , like you owe it to… — Alice Oseman Copy Share Image
“I wish I could be as subtle and beautiful. All I know how to do is scream.” — Alice Oseman Copy Share Image
“People move on quicker than I can comprehend. People forget you within days, they take new pictures to put on Facebook and they don't… — Alice Oseman Copy Share Image
“I wonder- if nobody is listening to my voice, am I making any sound at all?” — Alice Oseman Copy Share Image
